Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Are you a Little Mermaid fan? Did you grow up watching this
great film or is the little girl in your life just discovering this classic
movie? Well you are going to love the new edition of THE LITTLE MERMAID! This Diamond Edition is on 2-Disc
Blu-ray+DVD Combo Pack with Digital Copy and is arriving October 1st
here is a little more information about this great movie.

This fall, The Walt
Disney Studios invites families everywhere to rediscover the film that gave
voice to a whole generation as “The Little Mermaid” splashes its way into homes
for the first time ever on Blu-ray™ for a limited time only. One of the most
celebrated animated musical films of all time and two-time Academy
Award®-winner (Best Original Score and Best Original Song “Under the Sea,”
1989), “The Little Mermaid” tells the magical tale of the mermaid princess
Ariel and her lovable underwater friends, Sebastian and Flounder. Now, viewers
can experience Ariel’s adventures like never before with sparkling high
definition picture and sound, then explore the making of this modern family
classic with all-new bonus treasures.

“The Little Mermaid” becomes a part of your world like never
before with never-before-seen bonus features guaranteed to entertain families
on land…or under the sea!

Bonus Features Include:

“Part of Your World” Music Video” Performed by Carly Rae
Jepsen – Join Grammy-nominated recording artist Carly Rae Jepsen as she
celebrates the return of “The Little Mermaid” with her recording of the beloved
theme song, “Part of Your World.”

@DISNEYANIMATION –
This new series takes viewers under the hat at Walt Disney Animation Studios and
introduces them to the new generation of talent making animated magic by using
the influence of the past to steer the future in exciting new ways.

Deleted Character – Harold The Merman - Learn about
Harold, a “Poor Unfortunate Soul” who didn’t make it into the final cut of the
film.

Under the Scene - The Art of Live-Action Reference -
Directors Ron Clements and John Musker reminisce about how they revived the art
of live-action reference for animation with “The Little Mermaid.” You will view
uncanny footage of these sessions that match directly to some of the most
iconic scenes in the movie.

Part of Her World: Jodi Benson’s Voyage to New
Fantasyland – “The Little Mermaid” has been an important part of Jodi
Benson’s world for the past 25 years. Bringing Ariel to life has brought her
closer to experiencing an enchanted life. Now, as a mother, she wants to bring
this magic to her children and make it part of their world and there is no
better place to do so than at New Fantasyland at Walt Disney World.

Howard’s Lecture – Howard Ashman was not only the
lyricist and Executive Producer of movies like “The Little Mermaid” and “Beauty
and The Beast.” He also influenced the whole renaissance of Disney Animation.
Join him as he gives a lunch-time lecture around the time he was new to the
studio where he walks the animators through the songs of the film and his take
on music and songs for the stage and screen. Much of this archival video has
never been seen before…until now.

Classic DVD Bonus Features Include: Treasure’s
Untold: The Making of the Little Mermaid, Storm Warning: The Little Mermaid
Special Effects Unit, The Little Mermaid: The Story Behind The Story, Under The
Sea Early Presentation Reel, Original Theatrical Trailer, Deleted Scenes with
Introductions, Disney Song Selection, Audio Commentary with Ron Clements, John
Musker and Alan Menken, “Kiss The Girl” Music Video Performed By Ashley
Tisdale, The Little Match Girl With Intro, DisneyPedia: Life Under the Sea,
Under The Sea Adventure: A Virtual Ride Inspired By Disney Imagineers.

To learn more visit: the
Facebook page @ www.Facebook.com/DisneyTheLittleMermaid

Follow on Twitter at @DisneyPictures / #TheLittleMermaid

Our Take:

Disney has finally has let one of my favorite classic Disney
films out of the vault. Well what is the Disney vault you may ask? Well this is
when Disney in a way retires films from being produced in dvd form. I was able
to visit the Disney “vault” when I visited the Disney Soda Fountain in Hollywood
this past June. As you can see there is a movie reel that goes all around the
store that shows all of the retired
films.

The Little Mermaid was originally released in 1989, that
seems like a lifetime ago for me I was in grade school (yes I know I am
reveling my age a bit…) and life was easy and going great and my favorite movie
was The Little Mermaid. I remember going to the theater with my parents and my
friend to see the movie it was magnificent. I wanted to be Ariel, to have the
chance to get your prince, to be brave enough to be your own person and have
great friends and family to support you.

My favorite ride in Disneyland was Ariel’s Undersea
Adventure, this ride took you through the story of The Little Mermaid, as you
ride along in a clam shell experiencing the story through animatronic characters.
Here are some pictures, to get you in the mood to see The Little Mermaid.

I loved Ariel because she was not the typical princess, she
was different and so very sweet. So when I had the chance to review The Little
Mermaid diamond edition, I could not wait. Not only would I be able to see the
classic movie that I have always loved, there are an amazing amount of extras
on this 2 disc set. My daughter and I loved watching theCrab-E-OKE Sing-Along (ha ha I get
it!) We got to join Sebastian the Crab for Crab-E-oke Sing-Along featuring Part
Of Your World, Under The Sea, Poor Unfortunate Souls, Les Poisson and Kiss The
Girl. The great songs that are just as
popular today as they were back then.

I loved seeing the deleted character Harold the Merman. You
are so used to the characters that are in the film, they all fit so well. How
would this film have been different if Harold had made the cut in the final
film? I for one liked the character, but I guess it just did not work? Overall
we loved the dvd, the quality was wonderful. Much better than the vhs copy we
had in our collection. We loved the extras and enjoyed it all very much. So if you
are looking for a great dvd to purchase for the little one in your life they
will just love The Little Mermaid. With the holidays right around the corner,
why not pick this dvd up it would make a great stocking stuffer.

Buy it:

You can purchase this
fun dvd wherever dvd’s are sold on October 1st 2013

Are you a fan of The Little Mermaid, and are you excited to
check out this Diamond Edition DVD? Who was your favorite character?

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Hello all, my name is Susan

I am a lifestyle blogger. My family and I love to travel and try new things. I am a working mom that tries to do it all! A Philadelphia native, who loves big city life. If you would like to contact me please email me at: susansdisneyfamily@gmail.com